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I have a '97 Pro Gator 170 on a '97 TriStar trailer. One of my trailer wheels is slinging grease all over the rim. I will probably go ahead and replace the bearings on both sides since I'm sure it's been a while. I noticed a set of bearings in Academy the said "boat trailer bearings" on the package, but didn't specify what kind of trailer. Are the trailer bearings the same on all trailers or do I need to look for TriStar trailer bearings? Thanks in advance for any input.


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alot of different bearings out there.  Best thing to do is take out your bearings, there will be a part # on them it's on the side of the inners and outers, some races also have them. 

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Good info. You'll also need to replace the seals so either get that number or take it with you. Bearing Supply Company on N. Market would probably have everything you need if you can't find a match anywhere else.

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Good info. You'll also need to replace the seals so either get that number or take it with you. Bearing Supply Company on N. Market would probably have everything you need if you can't find a match anywhere else.

I went to Topps trailers, just cause it was closer to my house, cause I'm kinda lazy  ;D

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Awesome information! I really appreciate it. I'm off Thursday/Friday so I'll take care of it this week.

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Pull the hub, pop off the back seal and remove front and back bearings. Clean out the hub really well. Best way to do this is go to the car wash, spay the inside down with some degreaser, and pressure wash them babies out. Dry them off and look at the erasers inside ( if you don"t know what that is it would be the shinny concaved surface in your hub. These things should be perfectly smooth. If there is any scaring then you need to change them also. If you have any trouble let me know and I will walk you through the steps. It's a little time consuming but it's well worth the piece of mind. If you have grease on the back of your rim, your rear seals are bad and chances are your bearings are not far behind.
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Is an eraser "coonass" for a bearing race?

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Is an eraser "coonass" for a bearing race?

You finally learning the language. ~roflmao

You see what you do is drop the  "b" , put the "a" behind thr "r", drop the "ing" and  add an "s" , take the "e" from race and put in front of the "r" , then drop the "ac" and there you have it "eraser".
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You finally learning the language. ~roflmao

You see what you do is drop the  "b" , put the "a" behind thr "r", drop the "ing" and  add an "s" , take the "e" from race and put in front of the "r" , then drop the "ac" and there you have it "eraser".

LOL! Must be all this schooling I been getting!

 


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